Australia Ministry of Foreign Affairs updated travel advice today
Federal government warned Australians that if they went to China without government warning, they "could face the risk of arbitrary detention ".
Today (Tuesday), Ministry of Foreign Affairs updated its travel advice to Australian citizen :" Due to the COVID-19 epidemic, China will not allow most foreigners to enter China. The number of direct flights between China and Australia has declined. Despite our suggestions, you have to go to China for 14 days of compulsory isolation. Quarantine requirements may be in a short time change. If you are already in China and would like to return to Australia, it is recommended that you book commercial flights as soon as possible. authorities detain foreigners because they' endanger national security'. Australians may also be at risk of arbitrary detain. "
Here's an updated travel advice warning in bold black :" We did n' t change our level of advice. Do not go to China. "
Because of the newly-crowned pneumonia epidemic, the federal government has a travel ban that prevents Australians from travelling overseas.
"The Coronary virus (COVID-19) pandemic has caused unprecedented disruption to travel around the world ," Ministry of Foreign Affairs website said in a circular banning Australians from travelling overseas. Australia imposes a travel ban on all Australians. you will not travel overseas leave australia. If you want to return to Australia and can still book commercial flights, you should act as soon as possible. If you can not leave or want to stay in place, please make a long stay plan. Make sure you have a safe place to live and follow local government advice to minimize your exposure to Coronavirus. Keep in touch with family and friends to let them know you are safe. "
China Ministry of Foreign Affairs speaker Response
Zhao Lijian, Ministry of Foreign Affairs speaker of China, presided over Ministry of Foreign Affairs routine journalist meeting on Sunday. journalist asked that the Australian government this afternoon updated its travel warning against China, saying the Australian citizen could face the risk of being arbitrarily detained in China. What is China's comment?
Zhao said I haven't seen any reports. The Chinese government has always guaranteed the safety and legitimate rights and interests of foreign citizen in China in accordance with the law. As long as foreigners in China abide by the law, there is no need to worry. I hope that the countries concerned will maintain an objective and impartial attitude, act with caution and do more things conducive to the relationship development of China and Australia.
